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I'm absolutely delighted to share my review of Lady Edith’s Lonely Heart by Audrey Harrison . A fabulously gripping tale! My thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and the author for a review copy. I read this novel in two sittings on consecutive evenings. It was absorbing, engaging and witty.  It’s the intriguing tale of Lady Edith, whose mother is keen to see her wed at the age of twenty-three. But who has ideas of marrying for love. Is that so impossible? She soon discovers who it is she wants, but fate seems to be against her.  I found the characters well-drawn and realistic, with Ralph’s family conflict adding to the drama. Where he seems aloof, withdrawn from society, there is a good reason. And eventually, that conflict will resolve itself... I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lady Edith’s Lonely Heart , and would highly recommend it to readers of Regency romance with a touch of adventure. I shall be looking for more books by the author.  ~~~ Blurb: L...

Today, I’m taking you to the realm of the paranormal: to a sweet time-slip romance that takes you to Britain in the Dark Ages in Julia Ibbotson ’s new novel, A Shape on the Air .  My thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for letting me take part in this blog tour. Dr Viv DuLac finds herself dumped without warning by her boyfriend, Pete. Reeling from the shock, she connects with a woman from the Dark Ages, Lady Vivianne. Is she dreaming? Are they visions? Or is she really slipping into the body of the Dark Age lady whose parents died in a fire when she was young, and who is soon due to marry Sir Pelleas, a brute who has taken over as chief of her settlement.  Through Lady Vivianne, Viv receives an ancient key, which unlocks a secret from her late parents’ past that she’d never been aware of.  As their lives intertwine, can Viv free Lady Vivianne from her fate? And what about her own life? A race against time begins... A Shape on the Air is a sweet time...

I'm delighted to share my review of  133 Hours , a fast-paced, gripping thriller by Zach Abrams . A big thank you goes to Rachel's Random Resources for the opportunity to join this publication day push tour. Wow, what a rollercoaster! What can I say? First of all, I must admit that I read 133 Hours in two sittings – meaning two very late nights spent reading! I rarely get to do this, and I enjoyed every minute of it.  Secondly, I don’t normally enjoy novels written in first person, nor do I like present tense in fiction. This novel has both, and yet I was hooked from the first page. The pace of the plot, the main character’s deeply-portrayed emotions, and the many twists and turns make this an unforgettable read. I do love fast-paced thrillers, but this beats many I’ve read over the years. The pace is relentless, and at the end of each chapter (meaning: hour), you just want to read on.  We first encounter Briony at Glasgow Central Station, and immediately w...

I'm delighted to take part in romance author  Laurie Benson ’s review blog tour for her new release, Mrs Sommersby's Second Chance , at Rachel's Random Resources – and what a pleasure it was to read this beautiful romance! Review: A historical romance with a difference Clara Sommersby is a fiercely independent widow who, cleverly, invested money in a ’shocking' way rather than tread the usual fate of widows, becoming a companion or remarrying swiftly. As such, she has learnt her lessons from life with her late husband, and she vows never to depend on a man again – or to marry again, for that matter. William Lane's humble background as a foundling – a baby dropped off at the Foundling Hospital in London without any trace of his family –  and subsequent apprenticeship at a bank has led him to become a determined self-made businessman in his own right, yet fully aware of the conventions of the day. His past is like a chip on his shoulder, so instead...

Today, I'm taking part in an exciting Cover Reveal that gets me right into the Christmas mood! Thank you to  Rachel's Random Resources . Join us for a unique unveiling of award-winning author Samantha Tonge 's upcoming novel, The Christmas Calendar Girls !  With Christmas approaching (yes, I know – but we are in August already, a mere four months away!), it looks like your autumn reading is sorted. And wouldn't it just make the perfect Christmas gift? So...ta da... What do you think? Isn't it gorgeous? The Christmas Calendar Girls This Christmas fall in love with the town of Chesterwood... Christmas is meant to be a time of giving, so with Chesterwood food bank under risk of closure Fern knows just what to do to save it. She's going to get the town to create a living advent calendar. Fern, and her best friends, call for help from the local community to bring this calendar to life. When Kit, the new man in town, offers his assistance Fer...

Today, I'm delighted to welcome author Laura Briggs to my blog as part of her blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources . Laura will tell us a little about her brand-new release, A Spirited Girl on Cornish Shores. It's a Halloween Romance!  Laura has even brought with her some goodies for you to win, so make sure you enter into the Rafflecopter giveaway below to be in for a special treat! Having sadly never been to Cornwall (it's been on my list of places for too long to remember), I'm intrigued about Laura's novels. I hope you are too. So, grab a cuppa and get settled... Over to Laura... Writing a Spooky ( But Not-Too-Scary) Halloween Romance! Thank you so much to  Cathie  for letting me share with her lovely readers about my newest romantic read,  A Spirited Girl on Cornish Shores . If you’ve seen the cover art for this book, you’ve probably guessed already that it’s a Halloween-themed story. It’s also the sequel to my summer romance ...